Alona Parks

Imagine stepping in front of your bathroom mirror one morning, only to see a face staring back at you that doesn’t quite belong to the present you. Not just a different expression or a tired shadow, but a version of yourself from the future—a glimpse of the person you are yet to become. What would … Read more

Imagine waking up every morning knowing with absolute certainty the exact weather for the day, week, even months ahead. No more last-minute rain ruining your picnic or unexpected heat waves sending your plans into disarray. Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? But what if weather forecasts were perfect? What if meteorologists could peer into the … Read more

Imagine walking down a dimly lit city street past midnight, and instead of hearing the usual hum of distant music spilling from clubs, bars, or even open windows, there’s nothing but silence. No beats, no melodies, no lyrics slicing through the night air. The idea sounds stifling—almost dystopian—but what if music actually became illegal after … Read more

Imagine if your dog or cat suddenly started chatting with you—but only on Sundays. The concept sounds downright hilarious and utterly chaotic. Pets, suddenly endowed with the power to speak once a week, would turn a typically lazy day into something wild and unpredictable. What would that even look like? Would it deepen the bond … Read more

Imagine waking up in a world where lying is no longer possible. No fibs to dodge awkward questions, no white lies to protect feelings, no elaborate deceptions to navigate social situations. Every word you speak would carry a weight of unfiltered honesty, raw truth hanging in the air like neon signs buzzing with electric clarity. … Read more

Imagine waking up tomorrow and feeling nothing—no jolt of alertness, no comforting aroma steaming from your cup, no ritualistic pause that grounds your morning. What if coffee, the world’s most beloved stimulant, just stopped working overnight? The idea sounds almost unbearable. For billions around the globe, caffeine isn’t just a casual luxury; it’s the linchpin … Read more

Billionaires have shaped economies, culture, and even politics for decades. Their influence stretches far beyond their bank accounts, impacting everything from innovation pipelines to policy-making. But imagine if the world imposed term limits on billionaires, much like elected officials have limits on their time in power. Or perhaps we capped personal wealth—setting a ceiling beyond … Read more

Imagine a world where paying taxes isn’t mandatory, where the government functions like a public Kickstarter campaign, relying entirely on voluntary contributions from citizens. Sounds radical, almost like an experiment in utopia or chaos, depending on who you ask. But what if we could make taxes voluntary and visible? A transparent, crowdfunded government where every … Read more

Imagine waking up one morning to find that everyone—no matter their age, job, or bank balance—has a guaranteed base income deposited straight into their account. No strings attached. No questions asked. It sounds like a radical idea, but universal basic income (UBI) has been swirling around policy circles, tech hubs, and social justice forums for … Read more

Imagine waking up, and instead of rushing off to a noisy, overcrowded school building, you just open your laptop or tablet and your very own AI tutor greets you. This tutor doesn’t just recite facts or give you the same lessons as every other kid in the district—it actually knows you, understands how you learn … Read more